COMPLETE COVERAGE: Fire Alarm

LI's volunteer departments provide a small-town service -- at big-city prices

Despite tax increases and service cuts forced on nearly every level of government, the super sizing of LI firehouses has continued unabated

It can carry four firefighters 95 feet into the air to pluck people from multistory buildings, and collapse cinder-block walls ...

Caribbean training trips, pension benefits, members-only parks, 10-course banquets -- perks are plentiful for firefighters

With volunteers scarce and demands increasing, LI fire agencies are turning to paid employees to answer the alarms

Overwork is taking its toll on LI's medical volunteers, forcing some agencies to turn over more work to paid crews

The treasurer of the Bayville Fire Department managed to steal $209,000 over three years without anyone noticing because he didn't ...

Nationwide, volunteer fire departments are seeking solutions to improve service while maintaining their traditions

The district failed to seek competitive bids for certain contracts and properly supervise the district treasurer, according to the audit.

Motivated by sense of civic responsibility and desire to do good, volunteers such as Richard Prudente find pleasure in helping others